Core Banking Category Lead – Sourcing & Strategy

Citizens

Johnston (RI)

On-site

USD 139,680 - 248,320

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Citizens is seeking a Category Team Manager within Strategic Sourcing to lead a team of sourcing professionals and drive multi-year category strategies. You will leverage spend analytics, market intelligence, and an integrated source-to-pay ecosystem to advise business line executives.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, negotiation leadership, and experience managing complex negotiations in a regulated banking environment.

Qualifications

6+ years of category management, vendor management and strategic sourcing experience.
Experience leading complex negotiations and enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.
Strong commercial acumen and financial modeling capability.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience working cross-functionally and driving consensus across stakeholders.
Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
MBA or CPSM/CIPS or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to business and enterprise objectives.
Define category vision, value targets, performance expectations, and strategic guardrails.
Maintain a comprehensive category strategy including demand forecasts, supplier landscapes, market intelligence, and a savings roadmap.
Own annual category value targets, including cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity improvements.
Identify opportunities for demand management, specification optimization, and supplier rationalization.
Track, measure, and report realized savings and category performance outcomes.
Participate in complex cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, and negotiations.
Partner with Business, Strategic Sourcing, Risk, and Compliance teams for alignment and performance.